Ebakorrekti

Ebakorrekti is a term used in Estonian-language discussions of text processing to denote an incorrect or suboptimal correction performed by automated editing tools, such as spell checkers or autocorrect systems. It describes cases where suggested corrections introduce errors, alter meaning, or fail to fix the original mistake.

The word is formed from the prefix eba-, meaning "not" or "un-," combined with korrekti, a form related to correction. The term is primarily found in Estonian linguistics and human–computer interaction literature and is not universally standardized, with variations in usage across different studies and publications.

In practice, ebakorrekti occurs when algorithmic corrections misinterpret context, homographs, proper names, or language variants, or when calibration data is biased or incomplete. It is a common concern in mobile keyboards, word processors, and optical character recognition post-editing workflows, where automatic edits can change intended meaning or introduce new errors.

Evaluation and mitigation of ebakorrekti involve error analysis to quantify how often incorrect corrections occur and how they affect comprehension. Mitigation strategies include incorporating user feedback loops, maintaining customizable dictionaries, adopting context-aware models, and improving language models. The objective is to reduce the rate of erroneous corrections while preserving beneficial auto-edit features.

See also: spell checker, autocorrect, typo, natural language processing, user interface design.